Parenting

Full of helpful advice for families starting to think about their child's bat or bar mitzvah, Bar & Bat Mitzvah For The Interfaith Family will be a helpful primer to all families (not just interfaith!).

Hanukkah Booklet

This booklet explains the history of Hanukkah, the symbolism and significance of lighting candles for eight nights, the blessings that accompany the lighting of the candles, the holiday's foods, the game of dreidels, and more!

Organizations

Connecting Interfaith Families to Jewish Life in Greater Cleveland by providing programs and opportunities for interfaith families to experience Judaism in a variety of venues, meet other interfaith families, and to connect to other Jewish organizations that may serve their needs.

For Program Providers

A great way for Jewish professionals and volunteers who work with and provide programming for people in interfaith relationships to locate resources and trainings to build more welcome into their Jewish communities; connect with and learn from each other; and publicize and enhance their programs and services.

July 16, 2013 eNewsletter - Philadelphia

Dear Friends,In celebration of the DOMA ruling, check out one of our popular wedding stories. And see what interfaith celebs James Franco and Lisa Kudrow are up to, read about communication challenges when dating across cultures, and Jews who eat shrimp but not pork. Speaking of food--let me know if you have any good Jewish recipes you'd like to share on our site!

Request a Rabbi or Cantor!
Looking for a rabbi or cantor to officiate at your interfaith wedding or other life cycle event? With more than 650 rabbis and cantors throughout the U.S and Canada, our free referral service can help.

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One of 54 sections of the Torah read, during Shabbat services, in order on a weekly basis throughout the year. A member of the Jewish clergy who leads a congregation in songful prayer. ("Hazzan" in Hebrew.)Hebrew for "my master," the term refers to a spiritual leader and teacher of Torah. Often, but not always, a rabbi is the leader of a synagogue congregation.

InterfaithFamily is the premier resource supporting interfaith couples exploring Jewish life and inclusive Jewish communities. We offer educational content; connections to welcoming organizations, professionals and programs; resources and trainings for organizations, clergy and other program providers; and our new InterfaithFamily/Your Community initiative providing coordinated comprehensive offerings in local communities.

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